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2. Evaluation of farmers appreciation in reducing pesticide by organic farming practice
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Indraningsih (author), Sani, Yulvian (author), and Widiastuti, Raphaella (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2005
- Published:
- Indonesia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: D08763
- Journal Title:
- Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Science
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(2) : 59-68
3. Impacts of rural development projects on rural areas in Turkey: a study on Yozgat Rural Development Project
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Berk, Ali (author) and Akdemir, Sinasi (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2006
- Published:
- Turkey
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 158 Document Number: C25805
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Sciences
- Journal Title Details:
- 6(9) : 1892-1899
4. Organic profitability around the world
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Reganold, John (author)
- Format:
- Presentation
- Publication Date:
- 2016-02-25
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 156 Document Number: D07437
- Notes:
- Presentation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Outlook Forum, Arlington, Virginia, February 25, 2016. 17 pages.
5. Perception of organic farmers towards organic agriculture and role of extension
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Alhafi Alotaibi, Bader (author), Yoder, Edgar (author), Brennan, Mark (author), and Kassem, Hazem S. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- unknown
- Published:
- International: Science Direct
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12520
- Journal Title:
- Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
- Journal Title Details:
- 28 (5)
- Notes:
- six pages, The sustainability of organic agriculture is associated with the farmers’ experience, quality of information provided, management of risks, and compliance with legislation. The objectives of this study were to identify the sources used by the organic farmers to gain information related to organic production, and to assess organic farmers’ perceived attitudes towards extension services. To address the research objectives, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 organic farmers in central Pennsylvania. The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim, categorized and coded, then thematically analyzed using an interpretive description methodology. The results showed that the extension services were not identified as a primary source of information that was frequently used by the organic farmers. Other organic farmers and organizationa for organic agriculture were the two primary sources of informaiton. The organic farmers were very adept at building social capital in seeking informaiton to address their issues and problems. The primary challenges faced by the organic farmers were the control of insects and weeds, and weather-related issues. The results highlighted that in addition to identifying viable information sources, factors such as adaptive capacities to climate change and certification were key to successful production in organic systems. The present study provides rich and deep information on how farmers perceive organic agriculture and extension services. The outcome of the research undertaken will enable planners, policy makers and the related Cooperative Extension personnel to better understand perceptions of the farmers to devise viable and workable policies and plans that address the concerns and challenges of the farmers.
6. Vertical coordination in organic food chains: a survey based analysis in France, Italy and Spain
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Cavaliere, Alessia (author), Peri, Massimo (author), and Banterle, Alessandro (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: D10862
- Journal Title:
- Sustainability
- Journal Title Details:
- 8(6) : 569
- Notes:
- 15 pages., The paper analyses characteristics of vertical relationships of organic supply chains with a specific focus on the processing and retailing sectors. The analysis takes into account different regions of the EU Mediterranean area. Data were collected through interviews using an ad hoc questionnaire. The survey was based on a sample of 306 firms, including processors and retailers. The analysis revealed that a relevant aspect for the processing firms of organic products concerns the guaranteeing of safety and quality levels for the products. The main tools to implement the quality management are based on the adoption of specific production regulations and quality controls. The premium price most frequently applied by processors ranges from 10% to 40% and similar values are revealed for retailers. The diffusion of supply contracts allows the vertical coordination between agriculture and processing firms in the organic supply chains. The main distribution channels for the processing firms are represented by specialised shops in organic products, direct sales and supermarkets.